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SCHINOPSIS LORENTZII. Red quebracho. Argentine tim- 

 ber tree of considerable value. The wood is very hard, and, accord- 

 ing to tests reported by the Argentine Railroad, when used as beams, 

 ties, and telegraph posts, keeps in good condition for more than 25 

 years. The charcoal is very compact, and the extract (tannin) is an 

 important product. The sawdust is said to be much used in tanning. 



SCHINUS TEREBINTHIFOLIUS. Pepper tree. Medium- 

 sized, ornamental, evergreen tree, native of Brazil, with very striking 

 foliage, highly prized for avenue and lawn planting in mild-wintered 

 regions. Similar to S. molle, but with stiffer branches and leaves 

 larger and darker, green. 



40025. SCHIZANDRA SPHENANTHERA. From F. N. 

 Meyer, Paoki, Shensi, China. Ornamental vine, with handsome 

 bright-green foliage, long-stalked, cup-shaped, orange-red flowers, 

 and brilliant, scarlet, berrylike fruits in small spikes. Of value as 

 an ornamental cover vine in shady places. Both pistillate and stami- 

 nate plants must be planted together to get the fruits, which are one 

 of the chief attractions of this vine. 



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SCHIZOPHRAGMA HYDRANGEOIDES. Climbing orna- 

 mental shrub which will attach itself to a rough wall almost as 

 effectively as the Virginia creeper. Its almost white flower clusters 

 resemble somewhat those of the hydrangea, being produced in broad, 

 flattish inflorescences, 8 to 10 inches across. These stand out in 

 pleasing contrast against the. dark-green, heart-shaped foliage. 

 Native of Japan. 



SOLANUM MURICATUM. Pepino. Erect, half -shrubby plant 

 producing an aromatic fruit the shape of an egg, yellow or whitish 

 with purple blotches. The yellow flesh resembles that of a ripe pear 

 in texture and is said to resemble a blend between a pear and a can- 

 taloupe in flavor. Unripe fruits are sometimes eaten cooked like 

 pumpkins. The ripe fruits form a very good salad. Will stand very 

 little frcst. The fruits are generally seedless. 



42034. SOLANUM sp. Maranjilla. From Mr. Ludovic Sod- 

 erst rom, Quito, Ecuador. Shrubby or half-shrubby plant, 6 to 8 

 feet in height, with hairy leaves, and edible, rather acid, fruits about 

 the size of small oranges. The plants are said to be very produc- 

 tive, yielding hundreds of fruits each year. It is reported that the 

 best plantations are to be found in the forest clearings at altitudes of 

 5,000 to 6.000 feet. 



